WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) today called on Senate leaders to focus on the debt and spending crisis.“We are in session this week for one reason and one reason only – to...
Wicker Calls for Vote on Balanced Budget Amendment
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) today called on Senate leaders to vote on a Balanced Budget Amendment supported by all Senate Republicans.“Federal spending is out of control,...
EPA’s Attempt to Side-Step Congress
Since President Obama took office, the federal government has expanded at an alarming rate. The failed stimulus and Obamacare are two prime examples, but the Environmental Protection Agency...
Wicker Honored with Rural Cellular Association’s “Congressional Leadership Award”
Wicker receives award for his leadership on telecommunications issuesWASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) received the “Congressional Leadership Award” from the Rural Cellular...
Wicker- “President Should Listen to Generals in Afghanistan”
WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) today made the following statement regarding President Obama’s address on Afghanistan Wednesday.“The pace of any drawdown in troops must ensure...
Wicker Urges Increased American Energy Production, Opposes Use of Strategic Reserve
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) today made the following statement after the Obama Administration announced it would tap the Strategic Petroleum Reserve in response to the...
After Stimulus Failure, What Now?
President Obama’s Costly Promises for Economic Recovery Have Left Nearly One in 10 Americans Without WorkPresident Obama acknowledged last week that the “shovel-ready” construction projects of his...
FAA Provides $1.01 Million Grant to Support New Terminal Construction at Tunica Municipal Airport
WASHINGTON, D. C. – U.S. Senators Thad Cochran and Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) today announced that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has approved a $1.01 million grant to support the...
Wicker Praises SEC’s Decision to Secure Compensation for Stanford Financial Victims
Mississippi lawmaker urged SEC to help fraud victimsWASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) today praised the Security and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) decision to compensate Stanford...
Mississippi Lawmakers Elated With Air Force Notice to Begin Immediate Actions to Bring New Mission to Key Field
Meridian Facility Cleared for New Mission Following Environmental Impact ReviewWASHINGTON, D. C. – U.S. Senators Thad Cochran and Roger Wicker, with Congressman Gregg Harper and Governor Haley...